2. Giving up on Miles Bridges
For LA Clipper fans, this recent move actually appeared to be a sagacious one.
During the 2018 NBA Draft, the Clippers snagged versatile big man Miles Bridges. While they ultimately could have opted to keep him, they decided against it. Chosen just one slot before Bridges’ was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by the Charlotte Hornets.
In a draft day swap, both teams came to terms on a deal. During his brief time in LA, Gilgeous-Alexander was promising, averaging 10.8 points per game. Before his untapped potential was realized, the speedy guard was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, along with a bevy of picks, in exchange for Paul George.
As for Bridges, he’s slowly become one of the more explosive young players in the entire NBA. This past season, Bridges’ posted career-highs in both points, dropping 20.2 a night, and assists, handing out 3.8.
With both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, Bridges could’ve been an ideal wing to not only play alongside them but to ultimately take the mantle when they eventually ride off into the sunset.